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The second edition of the annual Pink Sunday was a suc-cess, with a wide variety of vendors supporting the YWCA fundraising event. YWCA Board VP Heather Singleton said she got a lot of praise from vendors who were stoked to be a part of an event exclusively for women. Besides dozens of vendors, there was a fashion show, performances, food, massages, children’s activities and even dog adoptions available. “Unfortunately, we had to turn away vendors, but next year we are planning to put up more tents to accom-modate more vendors,” Singleton said. So if you missed this year’s event, make sure to mark you calendar for next year, because the Pink Sunday before Black Friday should be even better.

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The holidays approach us so quickly, as shorter days lead us to our “winter,” with family gatherings and celebrations. Putting quilts on the beds and turning off fans, we snuggle into sweatshirts and put socks over bare toes. We relish the touch of north winds brushing our island home with a breath of cool, clear nights, studded with stars. Friends from the Mainland laugh at us as we complain about how cold we are, when the nights sink into the 60-degree zone.

Those of us who have watched our own slow turning of seasons, as sunrise and sunset shift their positions on the horizon, take time to enjoy the gifts that the changing seasons bring us. While we may not celebrate the Makahiki, the traditional Hawaiian end of year celebration, we can celebrate the spirit of generosity. We cherish the gifts that are given, year after year. Even if it is only digging out that favorite sweater someone gave us long ago, to enjoy once more. We are warmed by the sweaters and the memories of those who have been generous with us. The island gives us so much to enjoy that is free; and it gives in abundance, greenery, beaches, endless ocean horizons, sunrise

Loko Maika‘i—To Act with Generosity and Kindnessby Virginia Beck

and sunsets, day after day. The North Shore waves, whales and rainbows mark the winter. When times are hard, the smallest of kindnesses can lift our spirits. People don’t need expensive electronics and phones. They need attention and your smile. The kids will not remember if you folded laundry perfectly, but they will remember that you took them to the beach, or soccer. They need to be listened to, reassured, encouraged to take risks and learn new things. They need our respect, our support with tough jobs, like homework, cleaning the garage, or helping wash the car. Shared work is cut in half. Sometimes the best talks come when we are helping each other. One gift our parents gave us, was that experiences were more important than material objects. So they would take us on an excursion that we could remember with joy forever, rather than a toy that would be broken or outgrown in days or months. With four kids, we learned to share. The holidays can be a crushing time for those who have lost loved ones, as memories are bittersweet. Make sure we include those who might be alone at this time. The gift of their smiles may be your brightest holiday decoration. Hawaiian culture is famous for its generosity; the sharing with

others that makes us an ‘ohana, an extended family. I gave up trying to return the amazing sharing that people have offered me over the years, and just try to pass it on. You never know how needed your gift might be. In December, I look at the extra calories I eat, and my super-market bills, and think about eating less and giving more of it to the Salvation Army, the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank, Child and Family Services and our churches. You can plan for holiday feasts, and still provide for others. They will be the invisible guests at your table. When times are hard, it is so important to remember how blessed we are to live in a place where people care for each other, the community and the ‘aina. Buy local!

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I can still vividly remember Mike Young riding an orange longboard at Major’s Bay and absolutely shredding waves of any size, all with grace and style. That’s exactly how Mike was, in and out of the water. He lived life to the max, always with grace and style. He remained young from the day he was born to the day he was gone. Since my main article this month is about surfing, I figured

it’s fit to pay tribute to a good friend, a surfing legend and one of the greatest human beings I have ever met. It has been more than a year since Mike’s early departure Sept. 25, 2013, at 63 years old, but he is still with everyone whose lives he touched, everyday. I first heard of Mike in 1993, when he organized a Wave Riders Against Drugs concert. A few years later, I would often see him surfing Major’s Bay. I would only meet Mike in 2008, introduced by Max Medeiros. I had just moved back from Molokai, where Mike spent the first five years of his life. If you have ever been to Molokai, one of the most special places on Earth, you would know anyone who comes from there has a heart larger than life.

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I quickly became friends with Mike. Back in the day, I used to write a lot about local musicians, and Mike was one of them. His music deeply touched people, and I have seen them cry while he played. It wasn’t just Mike’s music or his skills as a surfer. He was one of those human beings who always lift your spirit. He was al-ways smiling, cracking a joke or saying something good about you. He had a hard life himself, with lots of ups and downs, yet in his core, he was always enlightened. Someone once stole his guitar, his bread winner, right out of his car. I wrote an article about it, and when the thief found out whose guitar it was, he returned it to Mike.

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One of his main accomplish-ments was spearheading WRAD for 20 years, saving thousands of kids who could have turned to drugs, in Hawai‘i and in California. He knew well about drugs, and wasn’t shy about saying spending time in federal prison was the best thing that happened to him, as it was the reason he got into WRAD. Under his leadership, many professional surfers joined WRAD, including Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, the late Rell Sunn, the late Mark Foo, Tony Moniz, Clyde Aikau and many others. I remember Mike once told me that in the past, Hawaiians took a lot of pain and abuse, but no one can steal their aloha. Well, he came and left with aloha. And as he told me in 2010, he had a beautiful life. Aloha Mike, you’re still inspiring all those who you came across.

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On a recent trip to an estuarine restoration conference in Washington, D.C., I was inspired by all the hardworking efforts worldwide to restore coastal ecosystems. In a session on restoration of coastal mangroves in El Salvador, I was also reminded about how a “good thing” in one place can spell disaster in another! However, the call to action remains the same… Take mangroves in Hawai‘i, for example. Mangrove forests are found around the world in the “intertidal zone” of tropical estuaries, lagoons, and sheltered coastlines. Mangroves can occur naturally in tropical and subtropical latitudes between 25 degrees

north and 25 degrees south. While Hawai‘i is within tropical latitudes (~21 degrees), due probably to its geographic isolation from other landforms, mangroves never occurred here naturally. Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) was introduced from Florida by the sugar plantations in 1902 to stabilize the soil and provide forage for bees. In most places where they evolved naturally, mangrove ecosystems provide important benefits to the environment and society as a whole. In places like Florida, Central America, and the Philippines, mangroves provide habitat for fish, crabs, shrimps, mollusks, nesting and migratory birds, reptiles, and mammals. Mangroves also help keep coastal waters clean by

Red Mangrove’s Invasion of Hawai‘i’s Coastline: Why Does it Matter?by Ruby Pap

trapping eroding sediments from the land, and form a protective barrier for storms. Unfortunately, in Hawai‘i, many of these benefits are not realized and in most cases the negatives far outweigh the positives. Red Mangrove has invaded many wet intertidal and riverine areas due to a lack of natural predators or competitors. It favors establishing itself in areas already disturbed by humans such as abandoned taro lo‘i, fish ponds, and other areas where fresh sediment has been deposited. On Kaua‘i, a classic case of this occurs in the Hule‘ia watershed (Nawiliwili). It is also found along the canals in Kapa‘a town. The introduction of red mangrove in Hawai‘i represents an entirely new lifeform in the Hawaiian wetland ecosystem. There is little wildlife found in Hawaiian mangrove forests except that they can provide shelter for predators that prey on waterbird chicks, such as cattle egrets, rats and mongoose. This means less habitat

for Hawai‘i’s threatened fish and water birds, such as the Hawaiian Stilts, Hawaiian Coot, Hawaiian Ducks (Koloa duck) and Hawaiian Moorhens. Further, the dense stands of trees and roots crowd out native plant species, and the sheer amount of decomposing plant matter leaves the water devoid of oxygen. These conditions might be OK for animal species adapted to such water elsewhere, but it is inhospitable for some native species. In the Hule‘ia River, for example, the sewage smell among the

• Ruby Pap is a Coastal Land Use Extension Agent at University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant Col-lege Program. She can be reached at [email protected].

mangrove roots from these anoxic conditions is often apparent and alien fish species like tilapia are observed to be on the rise. Like other invasive species, the impacts are much more than “environmental.” Red Mangrove has a strong foothold along the walls of historic fishponds, making their restoration very complicated and expensive, and it poses drainage and navigation problems along our waterways. On Kaua‘i, a group of dedicated paddlers from Kaiola Canoe Club formed Malama Hule‘ia to tackle the mangrove infestation in the Hule‘ia River and Watershed. The Hule‘ia River is the largest stream and estuary of the Nawiliwili Bay Watershed; and in my opinion, one of the most beautiful and important watersheds on the island. With the help of dedicated volunteers and foundation grants an area has been cleared adjacent to the Niumalu Beach Park. Help is still needed, as the infestation extends up the Hule‘ia River, into the Alekoko Fishpond, and adjacent to the National Wildlife Refuge. Visit malamahuleia.org to learn more.

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Throughout the winter, iron-fisted storms punish the North Pacific, generating large open ocean swells that travel as far as 3,000 miles until reaching Hawai‘i’s north- and west-facing shores. What happens next is one of the greatest shows on Earth; a fierce display of bravado and skills by the world’s best big-wave riders. As the big-surf season unravels, the surfing world turns its attention to O‘ahu’s North Shore.

Some of the finest surfers on Earth — who have pushed big-wave surfing to new levels — come from right here on the Garden Isle. The names stack up: Titus Kinimaka, Emery Kauanui, Byron Wong, Max Medeiros, Sion Milosky, Braden Dias, Keala Kennelly, Rochelle Ballard, the Irons brothers, Terry Chung, Carl Ragasa, Laird Hamilton and many others. “It’s not a surprise to me that Kaua‘i boys are out there, there are good surfers from every island,” said Kala Alexander. To him, everyone who surfs big waves in Hawai‘i has an advantage

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over big-wave riders from other places, due to the islands being the most consistent place in the world for large winter swells. But Kaua‘i surfers get an extra nod because the waves here are super challenging and in spots that are far out and dangerous. “You surf on Kaua‘i, it’s harder, you don’t get publicity, you don’t get a lot of attention, you do it because you love it,” Alexander said. He, Bruce Irons and Reef McIntosh are the three Kaua‘i surfers included on a handpicked list of 28 proven big-wave riders from all over the world who will compete in the 30th Annual Quiksil-ver in Memory of Eddie Aikau in Waimea Bay on O‘ahu. The contest is only held when the waves reach 20 feet in the Hawaiian scale, which means 40-foot faces. The long waiting period, from Dec. 1 to Feb. 28, is to ensure just that, but since the contest was first held in 1985, it has only ran eight times, and the last one was in 2009. “Kaua‘i is just the most amazing place to sharpen your sword, learn to surf all types of different waves because there’s so much va-riety in such a small place,” said McIntosh, who along with Alexander and Irons surfed in the last edition of the Eddie. The contest is held in memory of one of Hawai‘i’s most influential watermen, Eddie Aikau, who was lost at sea while trying to save the rest of his crewmates in the voyaging canoe Hokule‘a. He was 31 years old. McIntosh inherited the love for big waves from his father, and had a goal early on to surf the Eddie. He consistently surfed Waimea in hopes to be picked up, and in 2009, on his first year on the list of

invitees, the contest was held a few days into the waiting period. “It was definitely one of the most special days of my life,” said McIntosh, adding it feels more like a surf session than a contest. You get to surf twice, and on his second heat, he said he shared a moment with Clyde Aikau, Eddie’s brother and winner of the 1986 contest. “I told him it was the best day of my life surfing out here with you,

for your brother,” McIntosh said. Irons won the Eddie Aikau back in the 2004 winter, when he scored a perfect 100 on a bomb he rode all the way to the inside, faded left and pulled into to a suicidal tube ride. His brother, the late three-time world champion Andy Irons, is on the honorary list, along with the late Sion Milosky, a Kaua‘i surfer who in 2009 surfed a wave in Himalayas, O‘ahu, that was considered at that time to be the largest wave ever paddled into. Two additional Kaua‘i chargers, Danny Fuller and Evan Valiere, are on a list of 24 alternates, and have a shot of being in the contest in case some invitees are not available. Valiere grew up surrounded by surfing. At 11 years old, he was already surfing the dangerous and hollow lefts of Pipeline on O‘ahu. The time he has put in surfing big waves has earned him a spot in the alternate list for the third year in a row. If the contest is held and he is called to fill a spot, he is more than ready. “I’d really love to be in, I’d give my all in that event, and I think I’d do well,” Valiere said. Fuller has been a regular on the alternate list, and two years ago, he was an invitee, picked by the Aikau family, but the contest didn’t run. Sitting on 11th place on the alternate list this year, he said it would be the highest honor of his career to participate in the Eddie. “Hopefully we get some really big swells,” Fuller said. “I’d like to get out there and show people what I’m capable of, and how bad I want it.” The winter also brings to the islands the prestigious Vans Triple Crown, a series of three contests sanctioned by the Association of Surfing Professionals. To most surfers, winning the Triple Crown is just as good as winning the world title. Before the late Andy Irons won the series in 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2006; and before Kaua‘i’s Sebastian Zietz took the title in 2012, plac-ing first at Haleiwa, second at Sunset and fifth at Pipeline, someone

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else from Kaua‘i became the first ever outer-island surfer to win it. “Everything for me was all personal,” said Kaipo Jaquias, winner of the 1996 Vans Triple Crown. “By focusing so much on what I was doing, I blocked all the stuff that didn’t’ matter,” he said. A county lifeguard these days, Jaquias was once the most successful professional surfer from Kaua‘i. In the year he won the Triple Crown, he also placed fifth in the world. His performances at big Haleiwa are memorable, and his com-mitment at Pipeline is second to none, earning him both horrendous wipeouts and deep, long barrel rides. “I was willing to do whatever it took,” Jaquias said. “The mind is strong, it can overcome a lot of things by taking a challenge of things that are in front of you.” When January comes, the lineup will get a little more crowded. After a few years out of the water, Kaua‘i County

Council Chair Jay Furfaro will be retiring from political life and going back to his roots. “I already ordered my new board,” he said. And it’s not a longboard, it’s a 6’2”. Furfaro, who spent the last six years serving on the council, started surfing in the 1950s, when balsa boards were the norm. Originally from Makaha, he grew up with the likes of Buffalo Keaulana and the late Rell Sunn, and was the president of Windansea Surf Club Hawai‘i. As a kid, he spent his holidays on Kaua‘i, mostly at Black Pot Beach, under the wing of Henry Tai Hook. Upon graduating high school, he got a job at Hanalei Plantation and never went back. “For me, coming from Makaha … you would come charging at the face off the point, and I’m talking 15 to 18 foot surf, and you would get as much speed off the face of the point, come up and then try and go beat around the bowl, same kind of wave as Hanalei,” Furfaro said.

In 1967, surfing for Gordon & Smith, he competed in the then-prestigious Haleiwa Sea Spree, placing second to none other than Clyde Aikau. Over the years, Furfaro saw many changes in surfing, from balsa boards to epoxy, from no leashes to leashes screwed onto fins in Tahiti to modern-day leashes, from flat bottoms to v-bottoms to all kinds of concaves, from nose-riding to side-slipping to aerials, and most significantly, from an amateur sport to a professional arena supported by a multi-million dollar industry. But to him, surfing “never lost its sense of connection to you being in rhythm with nature.” “That’s still there, take air, get completely covered, that’s all about you and nature and be-ing in rhythm, and that’s a great feeling to find yourself,” Furfaro said. “I often look at that a lot about my own development as a person.”

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As I sit here, quietly watching the wild cats in the neighbor-hood munching down the cat food I put out daily on my patio, it reminds me of my pets, Maka and Koko, who are now gone. Loving my two boys, Koko and Maka, made me realize just how lucky they were to have such a caring, warm and safe home. They were three years apart, and both joined our family at seven weeks old. Last year, at 10 years old Maka, passed away from kidney failure, which was shocking to me—despite

owning many dogs over the years, I was not aware of kidney disease in dogs. Koko was 12 years old in 2012 when he was diagnosed with an enlarged heart. He passed away quietly six months later, at age 13. I look forward to watching the homeless cats feeding every night on my patio. It helps me to cope with missing my little guys, just sitting and watching them get a good nourishing meal, and also by knowing someone cares about them. After their meal, they quickly return to their hiding places in the thickets of our neighborhood. Many people are dedicated to protecting and saving of the lives of Kaua‘i’s feral cats, and none more than the Kaua‘i Humane Society. I’ve learned a lot from using KHS’ boarding facilities over the years.

Having raised six children, I’ve had pets most of my life. I felt it was important for my three sons and three daughters, as they grew up, to have their own pets, so we always had a menagerie of animals, especially when we moved to a 15-acre ranch in Florida. It was a short-lived experience wanting to live off the land by raising Yorkshire and Duroc hogs, rabbits, chickens, ducks and pheasants. Outside the barnyard, we were proud owners of beautiful red Siberian dogs. But the grain prices went up, and making a living off the farm came to a quick end after three years. I’ve learned even more from my friendship with Orianna Skomoroch, who has served on KHS board for many years. Orrie’s stories about saving animals and creating adoptions are moving and very interesting. The arrival of mistreated animals, dogs and cats, tugs at my heart as it does for most of you who care about our pets. Now that my six children are grownups and have their own families, the emptiness I felt after they moved out was very much fulfilled by having Maka and Koko in my life. Now that they are gone, these wonderful ferals are a small replacement. The three of them are distinquished by their colors of gold, black and white. They are old enough to fend for themselves. I don’t see their mother very often, and I’m not sure she is still in our neighborhood or has moved on. Mahalo to KHS, and with the support of our island, we

encourage them to keep up the good work, dedication and pas-sion to give homes and care to animals on Kaua‘i. If you can’t care for a pet, perhaps you could consider a small donation to KHS. I know the dedicated folks who volunteer and work there would greatly appreciate your acknowledgement. I encourage the continued support of this wonderful organization. Wishing you Joy, Happiness and Blessings during the Holidays. If you have a pet story or even a message, send to [email protected] and we’ll post it on www.forkauaionline.com.

Koko and Maka—I Miss You!by Barbara Bennett

• Barbara Bennett is the publisher and owner of For Kaua‘i Magazine. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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Koko, Maka and Barbara in January 2012.

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A mover and a shaker, but above all a hardcore skateboarder, Cam-eron Lovelace is all about rolling. His shop is thriving at a storefront location on Kuhio Highway in Kapa‘a, after changing locations three times. Yes I Kaua‘i Skateshop, the only strictly skateboarding store on the island, opened more than four years ago in a tiny corner space in Old

Kapa‘a Town. “It was in the back, it was pretty small, I didn’t have a lot of products,” Lovelace said of his first location. “But there was also rarely any skaters back then.” It didn’t matter, back in those days, he realized there wasn’t a skate

shop supporting skaters on Kaua‘i, so he just figure he would “give it a go and see what happens.” And what happened is that the store grew over the years, moved around due to business demands, and has fathered two local skate-boarding brands, producing decks, wheels, clothing and apparel. All this helped to catapult the sport on the island to a whole new level. “There are lot more kids skating now,” Lovelace said. Most of his traffic is from locals, and he hears about new backyard ramps pop-ping all over the place.

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His business definitely had something to do with it. Yes I has organized and sponsored many skateboarding contests. The last one, two months ago in Kilauea, had about 40 kids in it. The next contest, yet to be announced, is planned for after the holidays. For a couple years now, Yes I Kaua‘i has pro-duced its own skate decks and clothing apparel. With about 10 team riders, Lovelace is currently shooting a skate video all about Kaua‘i. The success has been such that he branched out and created a second brand, Coconut Skate Company, which also has decks, clothing and ap-parel, plus its own line of skateboarding wheels. “I always want to do more and more,” Lovelace said. “I’m not happy with just keeping it normal, I always want to make something new.” Yes I Kaua‘i is already geared for the holiday season. “The whole month of December we’re going to have a lot of new products coming in.” said Lovelace, adding there will be new designs joining a recently added line of reflective clothing, with T-shirts, hoodies and hats. One of many ways Yes I supports local skateboarders is by keeping it affordable. A complete skateboard by a popular brand sells for

about $150. However, a complete set up with a Yes I Kaua‘i deck and Coconut Skate wheels, just as good as any known brand, is only about $110. Lovelace says skateboarding is just like surfing, an escape from our everyday lives. “Just have fun and skate with friends, it’s not about who’s the best,” he said. “It’s all about fun, fun with your friends.” Yes I Kaua‘i is at 4-901 Kuhio Hwy. A, and can be reached at 222-5076.

A skateboarder himself, Cameron Lovelace opened Yes I Kaua‘i Skateshop more than four years ago, helping to grow the sport on the island.

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We encourage you to get to know the farmers, product producers, artists and chefs of the Garden Island and discover what they have to offer. By supporting Kaua‘i businesses with your patronage, you help support our local economy while sharing Kaua‘i’s unique flavor and character with friends and family around the world.

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Hawaiian tropical flowers, orchids, and plants are in demand around the world for their outstanding quality, beauty and long shelf life. They also make outstanding and unique holiday gifts—great for holiday tables, hospitality gifts and sharing with friends and family on the mainland.

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Info: call 652-3217 or visit www.kauaicommunitymarket.orgPLUS: visit kauaigrown.org and kauaimade.net for more locally made & grown gifts!

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Ring in the holiday season with Kauai Made gifts and Kauai Grown products at our Annual Kauai Grown & Kauai Made Holiday Celebration on December 13, 2014 on the lawn of the Kauai Community College. That day, the weekly Kauai Community Market at KCC expands into an all day festival and craft fair from 9:30am to 3:00pm offering a wide array of Kauai Made products, demonstra-tions and entertainment in addition to its usual mix of farm fresh produce, farm based food products, flowers, plants and Kauai Grown prepared food items. This is a great opportunity to meet Kauai’s crafters, arti-sans, food producers and farmers and find gifts for friends and family that are made or grown on Kauai. Plus find fresh ingredients for holiday cooking and sample holiday treats highlighting local farm products. Last year included more than 50 participants. Some of this year’s participants include:

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You’ll also find a variety of other exciting Kaua’i Made artisans joining in for the day. Plus don’t miss the growing selection of over 30 Kauai Community Market vendors including Kaua’i Grown products such as Kunana Goat Dairy, Hanalei Juice & Taro, Lawai Valley Mushrooms, Hawaiian Organic Noni, Honi Honi Honey, Elmer’s Farm, Glory Farm, the KCC Aquaponics program and more.

EVENT SPONSORS: Kula Kala O Kauai: Master lauhala weaver, Donna Cockett takes her 20 years of knowledge and skill of this ancient craft applying it to weaving sterling silver and 14 Karat gold filled wire bracelets in the Hawaiian lauhala style, patterns and designs. • Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts: Hawaiian Salts and Seasonings • Tropical Flowers Express & Heavenly Hakus: Tropical Flowers, Holiday Centerpieces, Haku Lei and wristlets, books. Put in your orders for kadomatsu for New Year. • Mailelani’s: Handbags, organizers, check book covers, eyeglass case, placemats, napkins, runners • Barkaroo: Pet treats and pet accessories • Monkeypod Jam: Handcrafted tropical fruit preserves, featuring 55 varieties working with over 25 farmers • Moloaa Bay Coffee and Ti Leaf & Taro: Award winning coffee grown in Moloaa, keshir tea, loquat tea, ulu bread, chocolate plus goodies made by Sandi Kato Klutke • Hula Baby Biscotti & Ko Bakery: We offer a wide selection of certified Kauai-Made baked goods such as cakes, cookies, scones, brownies, and our wholly unique and original tropical biscotti and granola. Truly . . . the flavors of paradise • Aunty Lilikoi Passion Fruit Products: Condiments, personal care products and desserts made with passion fruit or passion flower • Kauai Nut Roasters: Family owned operation roasting delicious, one of a kind nuts on the island of Kauai since 2004

A great way to spend the day - come join in the holiday fun! Visit www.kauaicommunitymarket.org or www.kauaigrown.org for details.

A good snapshot may reveal a simple pleasure that otherwise goes unnoticed. The Local Snap-shots is just a tiny collection of what Kaua‘i offers to locals and visitors. Indulge yourself. And if you have any suggestions or pictures, send it to [email protected].

Island Activities

Local Snapshots

The endemic nene goose made an extraordinary comeback from the brink of extinction in the 1950s, when there were less than 40 birds in existence. Thanks to conservation efforts and captive breeding, there are now an estimated 2,500 nene. It’s common to see them on Kaua‘i, and many of them have identification rings wrapped around both their ankles. This particular one, seen in Kapahi, must’ve been born in the wild, as it doesn’t have any ID rings. It was also making a heck of a lot noise when this picture was taken.

This secret surfing spot somewhere on Kaua‘i really comes to life whenever there’s a bit of swell and the winds blow from the north or west. And that’s all the info you’ll get here.

Banana Joe’s, right next to the Kilauea Mini Golf, has been serving some of the best smoothies and frosties on Kaua‘i for 28 years. Kelsy Burch, pictured here, says a lot of their produce is local, ‘and we like to keep it that way.’ Owners Joe Halasey and Cindy established their farm in 1979 and opened the stand in 1986. They’ve had customers from all over the world, and some of them have been coming back for more than 20 years.

Hanalei Bread Company, just outside Bar Acuda Tapas & Wine in Hanalei, offers a daily variety of exquisite breads, each of them worth a try. Just ask staff member Eva Michetti.

Neide’s Salsa and Samba Restaurant in Hanalei is coming up with a brand new Brazil-ian menu. Neide, left, and Paula said you have to try the ‘churrasco misto,’ a delicious sampler of Brazilian style barbeque with steak, chicken, sausage and fries.

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Happy HolidaysHukilau Lanai Restaurantin KapaaReservations RecommendedTues-Sun 5-9pm822-0600hukilaukauai.com

Shop & dine this season at Hukilau Lanai…they offer Gift Cards for the restaurant, McPhees Bees local honey, Marta Lane’s 2015 Tasting Kauai guidebook, and more for sale. Treat yourself to Adam’s Original Ahi Poke Nachos or a homemade dessert made with Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory Chocolate…stop by the lounge for a bite, or call ahead for reservations. Keri Cooper

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IT’S FINE DINING IN A WILD SETTING!Tiki InikiPrinceville Center5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., A101808-431-4242tikiiniki.com11:30AM to Midnight

Tiki Iniki Bar & Restaurant is the most fun place on the north shore for fresh fruit vintage Hawaiian cocktails and Hawaiian fusion cuisine. Owners Todd & Michele Rundgren’s Tiki collections & Coco Palms memorabilia fill e very nook and cranny for a retro Hawaii vibe. Locals and visitors are raving about Tiki Iniki’s beautiful creations and flavors using fresh local fish, beef, pork, garden vegetables, and fruits. Open 11:30am–Midnight for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and late night dining.

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• Samantha Fox Olson is a fitness and yoga trainer on Kaua‘i. Growing up she battled with bulimia. Today, her relationship with her body has transformed, and she is passionate about inspiring other women. Visit www.iLoveYogaAndFitness.com.

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Learning about an unfamiliar area’s unique characteristics is a sure way to enrich a visitor’s experience. The same may be true for gaining a deeper appreciation of your local surroundings—understanding the factors that shaped your home town. Ke Ala Hele Makalae, East Kaua‘i’s coastal path system, now features more than two-dozen cultural markers and interpretive signs spread from the south side of Wailua River to the mysterious and massive concrete relic—the “Pineapple Dump”—near Kuna Bay. Path users are presented with geo-graphical, ecological, cultural and social information illuminat-ing a broad range of the area’s heritage.

Back in 1999, one challenge facing “Kaua‘i’s Health and Heritage Corridor” working task force (convened by then County Council-man Bryan Baptiste) was how to perpetuate and accurately con-vey the location’s cultural story. The task force compiled much of the content that eventually was used as the basis for the inter-

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pretive signage series. The interpretive materials reward path users as they explore or re-visit the coast. In fact, the interpretive series won acclaim for the county. A media release issued by the County Department of Public Works states, “The County of Kaua‘i recently received a Preservation Honor Award from the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation for its series of interpretive signs that are placed along Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the Path that Goes by the Coast. The series is called the Puna Moku Coastal Trail Heritage Signage. “‘We are honored to be recognized for our efforts to promote preservation and appreciation for the area’s cultural heritage,’ said Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. ‘A big mahalo goes to everyone who’s been involved in this project over the years, including: Cal-vin Miyahara with KSF Inc.; Doug Haigh, Kaua‘i County Building Division chief; Jim Powell and Michael Dega, Scientific Consul-tant Services, Inc.; and Stan Duncan, PBR Hawai‘i and Associates, Inc.’” The interpretive signage explains how the river and coastal geology, ecology, flora, and fauna shaped the environment.

Over time people came to the island, bringing their culture, erecting monuments, and establishing commerce. Tiles set into the path demarcate ancient ahupua‘a boundaries. The signage tells the stories of many generations of Kapaa’s inhabitants: Those who sailed the Pacific in voyag-ing canoes, established a monarchy and built the complex of heiau in Wailuanuiaho‘ano (“Great Sacred Wailua”); the ferry operators that predated bridges at Wailua River; the rice farmers who cultivated paddies in Kapa‘a; the Kealia sugar mill workers who lived in its camps; the Japanese immigrants who raised a massive stone lantern honoring the their homeland’s Emperor, then buried the lantern to hide it from potential persecutors, and those who discovered, relocated and eventually restored the lantern in its present setting in Kapa‘a Beach Park; the fac-tory workers in the Pono Pineapple cannery; and of course, Elvis floating along the Coco Palms iconic lagoon. Go see for yourself—you might learn something!

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If you like taking pictures, you’ll probably fall in love with the work of photographer Kristine Ichikawa, who has been doing photography for the last 10 years. For the month of December, Trees Lounge in Wailua will feature Ichikawas art, showcasing the local artist’s eye for capturing the beauty of Kaua‘i. “Becoming a photographer evolved from being an artist of all mediums, but I fell in love with photography in high school,” Ichikawa said.

She said she started her business right after graduation, doing portraits, weddings and product photography. “But I always take time to capture the beauty of Kaua‘i,” said Ichikawa, who was born and raised on the island. Trees Lounge is open Monday through Saturday, from 5 to close, at 440 Aleka Place, behind Coconut Marketplace. They have live music every night. Visit www.treesloungekauai.com for more information.

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Authors and publishers on Kaua‘i are joining forces to improve the professional quality of their books. The brand new trade association Kaua‘i Independent Authors and Publishers Association meets on the third Tuesday evening of every month at a private home in Kapahi. “With the advances in desktop publishing software and the affordability of digital print-on-demand services, locally pub-lished books can and should have the same high quality as the books produced by any major mainland publisher,” KIAPA founder Judah Freed said. A lack of knowledge about publishing industry standards and practices is the main reason too many “self-published” books look amateurish, said Freed, a Kaua‘i-based book coach and publishing consultant offering services at hokuhouse.com. “KIAPA was founded to build that knowledge base on the is-land,” he said. Another issue prompted Freed to start the organization.

Kaua‘i Authors and Publishers Unite to Improve Book Qualityby Melissa Mojo

“I’ve been hearing too many horror stories about people be-ing charged thousands of dollars by local and national subsidy publishers who deliver badly edited and poorly designed books,” said Freed, adding he wants to help gullible newbie authors to learn how to protect themselves from these “predators.” Freed said he has the credential to back up these efforts. He has published four books since 1982, two independently, and these won Silver Nautilus Awards for best social change book of 2007 and 2012. He also won an Evvy Award for the best personal growth book of 2007. Before moving to Kaua‘i in 2010, Freed served as president of the Colorado Authors League, director and trade shows chair of the Colorado Independent Publishers Associations, and di-rector of the Denver Press Club. He is an active member of the Independent Book Publishers Association. Freed founded the 850-member Denver Book Club as well as an online network for fellow alumni of the Quantum Leap author training programs in

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The tie my aunt gave me for high school graduation had writing on it. Halfway down one edge were two embroidered initials, “CM.” I assumed the store had given her someone else’s tie. Someone initialed “CM.” May-be Connie Mack, or Corbet Monica, or Charles Manson, who could tell? I picked the initials out with a needle and wore the tie. My aunt was horrified. “That was a Countess Mara!” she said. I’d never heard of Countess Mara. Or Ralph Loren. Or anyone else who wanted to write their names on my clothes. But that was long ago, about the time the fashion began. Look through your closet. You’ve probably got shirts with strange names on them—Cutter & Buck or Tommy Hilfiger (which sounds topo-graphically obscene). Or cute designs and even cuter little animals. Polo ponies, alligators, rabbits, a happy face, the swish. A tiny tag reading “Members Only” or “No Fear.” Why don’t I get it? How did marketing mavens persuade millions of

Who’s Been Writing on My Shirt?by Richard E. Peck American consumers to wear advertising for some designer’s product?

Worse, to pay extra for the privilege! Some shoes carry the manufacturer’s name: Nike, Keds, New Balance, Adidas, K-Swiss, the labels framed in DayGlo colors or flashing lights that blink with every step. When the dealer I bought a new car from drilled holes in the trunk deck to attach his company name to my car in chrome letters, I rebelled. “Take it off,” I said. “It’s free,” he said. “Free? Do you plan to pay me for advertising XXXX Motors?” He took the letters off, filled the holes, repainted the trunk deck, and stopped smiling when we spoke. Then he hung a license plate bracket on the car, advertising “XXXX Motors, Albuquerque.” A week after taking delivery, I sent him a bill: $70 (leased advertising space on my car, @ $10 a day). It took three invoices, totaling $210, before he believed me and sent a man to remove the license plate bracket. I kept it.

I’ve since painted over the name on my sneakers, burned every visibly-labeled garment in my closet and vowed to stop wearing labeled cloth-ing, unless their designers pay me to advertise the stuff. The future starts now! No more free writing on my shirts! When the owner of XXXX Motors refused to pay the invoices I con-tinued to send, I located a 1949 XXXX, rusted, missing a fender, wind-shield shattered, tires bald and flat. It’s pure-D ugly. I’ll put it up on blocks out front and hang that license plate bracket on it. We’ll see how much a week XXXX Motors will give me NOT to advertise their cars. If that works, I’ll try wearing Tommy Hilfiger stuff, unpressed, stained, and two sizes too small. Tommy ought to pay me not to walk around like that.

• Richard E. Peck is a part-time Kaua‘i resident and a retired president of three universities. He has written numerous books, plays, columns and TV shows, and his work can be seen at www.richardepeck.com.

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Now till January 2, 2015, 11am-5 pm Small Works Show Our annual show perfectly sized for the holidays. Each work of art is no bigger than 16” x 16”. Small works in a really big show! At KSA Gallery Space, Kukui Grove. Info [email protected], www.kauaisocietyofartists.org

Friday, December 5 Sierra Club Full Moon Hike Hanalei Bay full moon stroll. North shore, 2 miles, easy. Take an evening stroll on the wide sands of beautiful Hanalei Bay under a full moon. Info Jane Schmitt 826-6105, www.hi.sierraclub.org/kauai

Friday, December 5, 5-9 pm Christmas Craft Fair Come and celebrate Christmas with the Kaua‘i Museum as you create crafts of all sorts and watch stunning floats as they glow and glisten along Rice Street! Info 245-6931, [email protected]

Friday, December 5, 6-8 pm Festival of Lights The Park lights glow every night through the New Year. The Fes-tival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s gorgeous creations and the dazzling creations crafted by Kaua‘i artisans is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6-8 pm through Christmas Eve with Santa and Mrs. Claus. And it’s all Free! At Kaua‘i’s Historic

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Friday, December 5, 6-9 pm Lights on Rice Parade Fun Parade with the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of the Holiday Season. Parade starts when the Festival of Lights lights up at 6 pm and starts from the Vidinha Stadium and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. Info Ei-leen Winters 639-6571, [email protected]

Saturday, December 6 Sierra Club Full Moon Hike Maha‘ulepu sunset to full moon walk. South shore, moderate, 3.5 miles. Start out mid-afternoon from Shipwreck Beach walking along the coast to Maha‘ulepu. Enjoy the setting sun and a full moon rise. Spectacular coastal walk. We’ll shuttle cars for a one-way hike. Info Greg Peters 413-522-3734, www.hi.sierraclub.org/kauai

Saturday, December 6, 8-10 am Breakfast with Santa A scrumptious Breakfast Buffet, photos, activities with Santa and entertainment. Discounted rates on train rides! All proceeds ben-efit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua‘i. At Gaylord’s at Kilohana. Info Chrissy Schechter 639-5656, [email protected]

This is my second shot at writing a monthly column and I slammed into a wall sometime between the first and this sophomore effort. Initially, I wrote about the downside of social media. While bringing the world together, it has also created the potential for a kind of detachment. It was pretty good and I labored over it, something I noticed about my writing quite a number of

years ago. The idea that knowing you will read this in a week, in a month or whenever, holds me to a high, personal standard. After all, I grew up with my mother always warning, “What will the neighbors think?” I confess to caring about what you think of my writing, and that helped to push me into this sophomore wall. When the op-portunity to write for For Kaua‘i happened, my mother’s voice

was somewhere in the back of my mind. These pieces would obligate me to exude substance, dealing with important issues in an erudite manner. Maybe these articles could become a platform to promote my literary talent to a larger audience? We were heading down that road for number two, and then it happened. The title for this second attempt was, The Tangled Tango of Heart and Mind. I had really worked on it, writing at least two incarnations. When Laura, my girlfriend and a gifted writer, asked me what the point of the piece was, I had

Please Allow Me To Introduce Myselfby Larry Feinstein

no answer, plus no passion. If obligation and calculation com-mandeer the page, they create deception and that crosses over for me into an arena that even trumps what others think. I need to be present in my writing because that is how I love to do this discipline. The initial commentary on technology was for an audience and not just you. I have been accused of being anti-social, which is not true. My favorite format is being with one other person because I get confused easily with numbers. For me, this means keeping an eye on the platitude quotient and other signs of encroaching pomposity, not to mention withdrawal. My voice is much easier for me to find when it’s just the two of us. At this precise moment, I am in beautiful Kilauea, sitting on a single bed in a screened-in lanai, supported by stonewalls and columns. It is Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1:38 p.m. and I’m listen-ing to Ella Fitzgerald singing I Didn’t Know About You, segue-ing into Creedence singing one of their classics. As a survivor of the Sixties, I don’t know how it could ever be possible to live in

a world without music. Just so you know, there will likely always be music in the background when I am writing to you and it will be mentioned every now and then.

I can’t think of a more interesting time than right now, for Kaua‘i and the world she floats in. I think

our island is becoming dangerously discordant and the reliance on tourism and real estate is a suicide

strategy. The intention of aloha, the breath of our island, has taken a back seat to selfish-

ness. Our country has been hijacked right out from under us, victims of

our own lethargy and brainwashed impotence. The vast majority of

us, the 99.9 percent, have been bought and sold by the United States of Oligarchy. We have a Congress in a Fifties Mind Warp and a president sitting on an Imperial Throne. The most basic right of freedom is the guarantee of privacy; and that is now gone.

Moving forward, there will be no shortage of material, but I really wanted to take this time to say hello and to thank you for reading the above. We’ll be talking. Next time, I do need to tell you about Mind and the Motorcycle.

• Larry has spent a lifetime in marketing and wondering what we’re all about. Soon launching the Mind and the Motorcycle blog, he can be contacted at [email protected].

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CALENDARSaturday, December 6, 8:30am-1:30 pm Winter Craft Fair Winter craft fair, with handmade gifts, Zumba and food trucks, get it all in one place, at Chiefess Kamaka-helei School Cafeteria. Info Cheryl Ben Brady 639-4964, [email protected]

Saturday, December 6, 8am-2 pm Kaua‘i Island Crafters Fair Start the holiday season and follow the crowd to the fair where you will find hand-made products from Kaua‘i’s crafters and artisans. A collection of beautifully handmade products like bags, custom made note books, carved bone jewelry, floral hair pins, fabric angels, quilts, futons, sunrise shell jewelry, and lots more. At The Church of the Pacific, with proceeds to benefit. Local grinds available. Info 635-4314, [email protected]

Saturday, December 6, 10am-3 pm Full Wreath Making Workshop With Wai Kuapahi, Billi Smith, Lorraine Wichman and Oth-ers. Bring your own clippers, scissors, gloves, and embel-lishments. At CCC Camp. $20. Info and to sign up 335-9975

Saturday, December 6, 10am-4 pm Used Book Sale, Princeville Over 10,000 books, DVDs, CDs and jigsaw puzzles! All children may select one free book. After 2 pm everything is half price! At Princeville Public Library. Info 826-4310, princevillelibrary.com

Saturday, December 6, 10am-4 pm Kaua‘i Dance Center Winter Recital & Dance Showcase This charming one day only

event, showcases students of all ages and levels in their dance training. The shows include class work exercises to solo variations, group classical repertoire, hip hop dance choreography and much more. $8 Adults, $5 Keiki, under 2 free. At Eyes Wide Open Productions, Nawiliwili Theater. Info kauaidancecenter.com

Saturday, December 6, 5-9 pm First Saturday Fun in Kapa‘a Come on down to Kapa‘a Town and join the Kapa‘a Business Association and Kapa‘a Town Community in this festival event. Street vendors, music, truck vendors and all the wonderful businesses of Kapa‘a host a grand time for everyone. Info Tricia Yamashita 652-4988, [email protected]

December 6 & 7, 7 pm Winter Concerts at KCC Kickstart your Holiday Season with two concerts from KCC. 6 Wind Symphony and Jazz en-semble. 7 Symphony Orchestra. At KCC PAC. Donations accepted. Info 387-6772, kauai.hawaii.edu

Sunday, December 7, 6:30-11 am CKTV Media Produc-tions 5th Annual Breakfast Bonanza Please join us for a morning of delicious food, fun, games and entertainment all while supporting the CKTV students. Funds are being raised to enable the students to compete in the national Student Television Net-work competition. Tickets can be purchased from any CKTV media student or at the door for $10. Take outs are also welcome. At CKMS Cafeteria. Info Cheryl Ben Brady 639-4964, [email protected]

December 7 & 21, 9 am-Noon Malama Kaua‘i Community Farm Work Days Please join us to help set up our new 2-acre chicken and veggie farm to become a part of our

productive 7-acre educational farm and sustainable agriculture research center for the com-munity! We’ll work on various hands-on projects for the farm and the Kaua‘i School Garden Network, so dress appropri-ately. Please be sure to bring comfortable shoes (closed-toe recommended), Work Gloves, Reusable Water Bottle, Sun/Bug Protection (wide-brimmed hat recommended). Info 828-0685, www.malamakauai.org/mk

Sunday, December 7, 11am-5 pm 5th Annual Kalo Festival Waipa Foundation invites you to its 5th Annual Kalo Festival, a fundraiser for Waipa Living Learning Center focused on tak-ing care of our natural resources, practicing Hawaiian culture and values, and inspiring keiki and the community. Festival features include, educational displays, biggest Kalo contest, Poi pound-ing, Kalo tasting, Kalo-inspired foods, recipe contest and a silent auction. Beautiful music all day, and local artisans with unique holiday gifts. At Halulu Fishpond, Haena end of Hanalei Bay (half mile past Hanalei Town) Admission $5 for adults; $1 for keiki ages 3-18. Info www.waipafoundation.org

Sunday, December 7, 6-8 pm Holiday Hula Christmas Celebration It’s an evening of hula, chant, music and holiday spirit, with over 150 dancers and musicians from the halau. Each year, Kumu Kapu prepares her dancers with a selection of wonderful chants and songs that honor Hawaii’s Ali‘i, place names, nature and its elements, and of course, holiday tunes are a must! At Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i. $20/25. Info Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza 335-6466, [email protected]

December 9 & 16, 6-8 pm The Joy of Transformation This fun shop is designed to aid you as you discover the powerful tools of joy and passion to unlock

all the powerful experiences you want in your life. The cocoon of creativity awaits the call to emerge from the darkness and fly. Join CSL Kaua‘i’s Spiritual Directors Patrick and Rita as they guide and light the way on the path of your personal transformation. At Princeville Community Center. Info 755-9177, www.cslkauai.org

Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 pm All Is Merry and Bright Island School’s four choral ensembles, together comprising the Island School Chorus, take center stage at KCC PAC to pres-ent their seventh annual holiday concert. Under the direction of Island School choral director Philip Steinbacher, “All Is Merry and Bright” showcases over 120 students from grades 4 through 12. $10/5. Info www.ischool.org

December 11-13 Kaua‘i Com-munity Players Announce Auditions Kaua‘i Community Players an-nounce auditions for 3-act play “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Edward Albee, directed by Cass Foster. Two Couples: M & W in 40’s-50’s; M & W in late 20’s-30’s. Mature material. Thursday & Friday, Dec 11 & 12, 6:30 pm. Callbacks on Saturday at 1 pm (be available for all 3 days) Performance dates, 3 weekends starting May 8, 2015. Rehearsal dates will be provided at auditions. Info kauaicommu-nityplayers.org

December 12, 19 & 26, 6:30-8 pm Friday Nights with Santa Storybook Theatre, Hanapepe, Presents Friday Nights with Santa. Christmas storytelling, meet and greet, selfies with Santa and nutritious snacks. Do-nations accepted. Info 335-0712, [email protected]

Saturday, December 13 Sierra Club Hike Maha‘ulepu Sunset to Full Moon Walk. South Shore, moderate 3.5 miles. Start out mid-afternoon

from Shipwreck Beach walking along the coast to Maha‘ulepu. Enjoy the setting sun and a full moon rise. Spectacular coastal walk. We’ll shuttle cars for a one-way hike. Info Greg Peters 413-522-3734, www.hi.sierraclub.org/kauai

Saturday, December 13, 8am-5 pm Security Guard Training This 8-hour training curricula meets the requirements of Sec-tion 1. Chapter 463, Hawaii Revised Statues, as amended 2010. Guards will learn state and federal laws regarding legal limi-tations on the actions of guards including instruction in the laws concerning arrest, search and seizure, and the use of force and much more. At KCC-OCET. Info Peggy Lake 245-8319, [email protected]

Saturday, December 13, 9am-2 pm Saturday Market & Swap Meet All Saints’ Church Kapa‘a, hosts a Market and Swap Meet every 2nd Saturday of the month. The market features wonder-ful crafts, jewelry, clothing, produce, plants, food trucks, and a separate swap meet section on the All Saints’ lawn. Info Sybil Nishioka 651-7773, [email protected]

December 13 &14 ‘AINA In Schools Training & School Garden Tours Kokua Hawaii Foundation will be onsite to deliver this engaging training. Registration includes handouts, thumb drive with digital copies of lesson plans, visual aids, and resource guides; nutrition food guide poster; lunch on Saturday; and tours of school gardens on Sunday. Held at local school gardens and Malama Kaua‘i’s Community Farm. Tickets are $30. Info www.malamakauai.org/mk

December 13 & 14 14th Annual Homegrown Music Festival Kaua‘i Two days of live music by mostly

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December 13 & 14 Christmas with The Kaua‘i Chorale With special guests, string/woodwind ensemble, brass ensemble and percussion. 13 KCC PAC 7:30 pm. 14 St. Regis Hotel, Ballroom 5 pm. $12/5 in adv, $15 gate. Info 337-1882, 822-5633

Sunday, December 14, Noon-6 pm Women Artists of Kaua‘i 6th Annual Winter Fine Art Festival Featuring original paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, mixed media and more. At Princeville Club House. Info 631-9173

December 17, 6:30 pm Kaua‘i High Winter School Concert Performances by the Symphonic Band, Jazz Raiders, Ukulele band and Chorus. At Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall. Donations accepted. Info Mr. Darryl Miyasato, Music Director 245- 3173. Ext. 133

Saturday, December 20, 6-11 pm Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Beautiful floats decorated with twinkling lights and marching groups all aglow will parade down the center of Waimea Town as we celebrate an-other brilliant Kalikimaka. Stay after the parade for the town of Waimea’s Christmas party at Hofgaard Park featuring live, on-stage music and entertainment. Info Esther Estes 652-0927, [email protected]

Tuesday, December 23, 6-8 pm Living the Science of Mind & Spirit An evening of inspiration, meditation, music, power talks and practical spirituality. At Princeville Community Center. Info Rita 755-9177

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Surfrider Beach Clean Up Nukoli‘i Beach Clean up. East Shore, easy. Sierra Club and Surfrider team up to remove litter which poses a threat to sea birds and marine life. To get to Nukoli‘i Beach, turn makai off the highway just south of the Wailua Golf Course onto an unpaved road past the Moto Cross Track to the beach. Look for organizations’ signs. Bring hat and water. Gloves, bags, and snacks provided. Info Judy Dalton 246-9067, www.hi.sierraclub.org/kauai

Wednesday, December 31 Sierra Club Hike Ha‘ena to Ke‘e Sunset Moonlight Walk. North Shore, easy 2.5 miles. A serene way to end the year, a chance to see the last sunset of the year and return by moonlight. Info Kathy Valier 826-7302, www.hi.sierraclub.org/kauai

Mondays & Wednesdays, January 5 - June 24, 8:15am-5 pm Massage Therapy Licensing This highly experiential and ac-celerated professional skills and personal development training greatly enhances your effective-ness with clients while also sup-porting healing and deepening presence in your life at personal, interpersonal, and transper-sonal levels. At Pacific Center for Awareness & Bodywork. Info [email protected], https://www.awarenes-sandbodywork.com

January 6-13, Intimacy Retreat We invite you to join Shoshana B, Tim Weaver and Alaya Love, for a Wonderful Intimacy ‘In To Me See’ Retreat. Come join us and explore the Intimacy of the heart, mind, body and spirit! We will discover the

power of Gratitude, Forgiveness, Ho‘oponopono, Authenticity and more. Daily yoga, meditation, teachings and practices, kirtan, wonderful healthy food, fun and laughter! Info www.ocean-heartherapy.com/retreats.html

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Fridays, 6-8 pm Friday Night Art Jams Come get your creative juices flowing and make some art for art’s sake. We will be hosting an informal expression session where you are invited to relax, listen to music, talk story and let your inner artist run wild! Supplies are provided for mixed media, art journaling, altered art, collage, doodling, painting and more. You are also welcome to bring in your own supplies and work on your own project. (space is limited so please don’t bring anything to large.) sliding scale. At The Denim Patch, Kapa‘a. Info www.chongolio.com/workshops

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Some folks write about tow-in surfing as if it’s a new thing. Tow-in surfing is the concept of using another vehicle—often a small speedboat or personal watercraft—to deliver a surfer to a fast-moving wave. But of course, it is far from new. Just as early Hawaiians invented surfing, they also invented the concept of assisted surfer delivery. Surfing, whether using boards or canoes or both, was a sport of kings. The monarch who united the Hawaiian Islands under one rule, Kamehameha, was trained in both board surfing and canoe surfing, and he often would join the two sports. So did his favorite wife and queen, Ka‘ahumanu. (Famous women surfers are common in early Hawai‘i.) Kamehameha and Ka‘ahumanu were noted for their participation in the sport called lele wa‘a, in which they would ride with their surfboards on a canoe. The canoe would catch

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the wave. And then they’d leap off the canoe onto the wave and surf it to shore. A long canoe can catch a wave before a surfboard can, and in deeper water. As the canoe picks up speed on the face of the wave, a surfer can take advantage of the canoe’s speed to leap onto the wave and get a longer ride that would otherwise be possible. There are stories about the two great Hawaiian royals, Kamehameha and Ka‘ahumanu, riding the waves side-by-side. It would have been quite a sight, since both were reported to be impressive human specimens, Kamehameha near seven feet tall and Ka‘ahumanu near six. Kamehameha’s son Kauikeaouli, who reigned as Kamehameha III, participated in lele wa‘a with his sister, Nahi‘ena‘ena. They were famous for surfing the breaks at Keauhou.

It is much the same concept as a modern surfer being towed into a large open ocean swell that he or she could never paddle fast enough to catch. Kamehameha the Great loved surfing almost to a fault. In the 1919 book, Napoleon of the Pacific, author Herbert Gowan says “Kamehameha was a great adept and loved surf-swimming almost next to war. Even in his old age he maintained a reputation for skill in this daring and exhilarating exercise.” Hawaiian employers sometimes complain that it’s hard to keep the work force working on days

when the surf is up. This, it turns out, is not a new problem. On one occasion, Kamehameha’s martial arts instructor Kekuhaupio sought him out, and suggested he might want to spend a little less time surfing and a little more time attending to the affairs of governance and conquest. Historian Abraham Fornander in his classic Account of the Polynesian Race, wrote that Kekuhaupio found Kamehameha surfing with relatives and friends, was displeased and said so: “Gently reproaching Kamehameha for wasting his time in what he considered as unprofitable pursuits and in pleasures while the times were so unsettled.” Today, you can read about modern surfers who “invented” tow-in surfing. Well, Kamehameha and Ka‘ahumanu might have had something to say about that.

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